Chaturbhuj Temple - Hindu temple in Gwalior - Gwalior, India

Exploring Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior Fort at Chaturbhuj temple Chaturbhuj is a Hindu temple excavated in a rock face in the Gwalior Fort, in c875 AD, by Alla, the son of Vaillabhatta, and the grandson of Nagarabhatta a nagar brahmin in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India. One of the temples inscriptions contains the earliest known inscription of the circular symbol "O", to represent zero, in India, though the Bakhshali manuscript is regarded as the earliest existent use of zero.The inscription states, among other things, that the community planted a garden of 187 hastas by 270 hastas (1 hasta=1.5 feet), that the garden yielded 50 garlands for the temple every day. The last digits of 270 and 50 are "O" shaped. While Indian and non-Indian texts mention zero much earlier, this temple has the earliest known epigraphical evidence inscribed in stone that already knows and uses the concept of zero. It is a relative small temple with a square plan of 12 feetside. The temple has a portico at its entrance supported by four carved pillars. The pillars show reliefs of individuals meditating in yoga asana position, as well as amorous couples. To the right of the portico is covered pillared mandapa, like a choultry. The doorway into the rock is flanked by goddess Ganga and Yamuna. The ceiling of the temple is a low square pyramid, similar to the Dhamnar temple. The tower (Shikhara) of the temple is North Indian Nagara style, that slowly curves with a square plan, all carved out of the monolithic rock. It has an inscription that opens with a praise for Vishnu , then Shiva and nine Durgas, as well states that it was excavated in 876 CE . Inside there is a wall relief of Varaha and another of four armed Vishnu. It also a carving of goddess Lakshmi with four arms. The name of the temple may be derived from four armed Vishnu and Lakshmi. The temple is partially damaged, its tower has been restored, and much of the interior artwork is missing.

The Temple was carved out from Hill in 876 AD. by Gurjara Pratihara King - Bhojdeva. When you visit gwalior fort through a small trek from Kila gate , you can see many temples and wall carvings throughout the route .

This Temple is situated around 150 meters from Man Singh Palace. You need go down a bit from the Gate near Mansigh Palace. It's a monolithic creation and beatifully carved in 876 AD during the reign of Pratidhara King Bhojdeva. This Temple is dedicated to Chaturbhuj Swaroop of Lord Vishnu. The temple has a portrico at its entrance supportrf by 4 carved pillars. On the wall of the inner chamber of the garv griha, you could able to see ancient inscription of Zero 0 perhaps the oldest ones. But sadly, when I visited the girv grihas was locked.

Dedicated to lord Vishnu made during the regime of pratihar king 876 AD, it contains the figure of zero in American from used probably for the first time in Gwalior region it contain sculptures of Ganesh Kartikeya Parvati and lod vishnu

The Chaturbhuj Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The most important thing about this temple is that it has one of the earliest existence of Zero in Gwalior region. If you see the ideal of the deity Zero is inscribed behind the head of the deity. The temple is on way upstairs to the main gate of the Gwalior fort.

Chaturbhuj Temple is a Hindu Temple located in the Gwalior Fort. The temple is excavated from the rocks in Gwalior Fort and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple was carved out in 876 A.D during the reign of Pratihara King Bhojdeva. It is one of the temples inscriptions contains the earliest known inscription of symbol Zero in India. The temple is small and in the shape of square. There is a portico at the entrance which is supported by pillars. The pillars are carved and showing different poses of meditation, yoga and others. The walls are also carved with beautiful poses of dancing Ganesha, Kartikeya e.t.c. The interior of upper part of portico is carved with beautiful poses of krishnalila. There is an inscription in the praise of Lord Vishnu , Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. The temple was damaged but now it is restored. This is a place with historical importance and definitely a must visit.

Amazing rock cut temple worn out with time. well much of the faces in the fort are defaced by you know who! fine and intricate detailing around the temple.

The Chaturbhuj temple in a Gwalior fort is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located at the entrance of the fort, the temple is beautifully carved inside the rock.